The Byzantine Castle of Mystra
(7 Hours )

Tour Features

Experience(s)

Culture, History & Arts

Sightseeing

Meals

None

Recommended Ages

12 and Above

Activity Level

Strenuous

Description

Highlights Byzantine city of Mystras

Outline

Start with a drive through the valleys of Lakonia up to the modern city of Sparta. Enjoy the orange groves and the smell of pits (in autumn) along the way. Once there, visit the nearby Byzantine Castle city of Mystras, which used to be the stronghold of the last Emperor of the Byzantine Empire and a significant city in medieval Greece. Nowadays, it is abandoned but the castle walls the fortifications and the various building are making it a very interesting historical destination. After lunch at one of the many traditional taverns in the area, enjoy a leisurely drive back to your ship.

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DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS
Deposit: Upon confirmation and written acceptance of services an initial deposit equivalent to 30% of the total amount of final billing is to be sent to GREECE A LA CARTE within 7 days, with the exception of airline or ferry passage which must be paid in full prior to issuing tickets.
Final payment: The balance of payment is to be received no later than 30 days prior to clients’ arrival in Greece.
CANCELLATION POLICY
In the event of cancellation, written notice must be received by GREECE A LA CARTE.
a. Cancellations made from the moment deposits payments are received and up until 30 days prior to the client’s arrival, will be subject to a 5% administrative cancellation fee.
b. In the event we are notified that the clients wish to cancel their travel services within 29 days of departure, the following cancellation fees will apply
c. Within 29-22 days prior to arrival 20% of the total amount
d. Within 21-7 days prior to arrival: 30% of the total amount
e. Within 7-2 days prior to arrival: 50% of the total amount
f. Within 48 hours prior to arrival: 100% of the total amount
g. Non Show: 100% of the total amount
h. Airline/Ferry/Hydrofoil Tickets 100% of the total amount
NB: In addition to the above mentioned cancellation fees, which are levied to cover administrative expenses, any non-refundable deposits charged by our suppliers, i.e. hotels, airlines, etc. and prepaid in full by GREECE A LA CARTE on behalf of clients, will be collected. These charges will be levied regardless of reason for cancellation.
FORMS OF PAYMENT
A. Bank Draft or Company Cheque: Your cheque should be made payable to GREECE A LA CARTE.
B. Credit Card: American Express, Visa & MasterCard
NB: Credit card charges will be processed in Euro local currency of Greece and the company will exchange the Euro amount back into US funds at the exchange rate they have set, which may result in a slight variance between the Euro price quoted and the US price processed by your credit card company.
Required details: card type & number, exp. date, 3-digit validation code (on back of card), cardholder’s name, full address & signature on fax (Visa & MasterCard & Amex, are well accepted)
C. Bank Wire: To one of the below listed Bank Accounts
-Bank expenses payable by the agent, not by GREECE A LA CARTE
-Beneficiary name (GREECE A LA CARTE - Chr. Katsavas & Associates, Ltd)
-Details required on the remittance: your company name and if possible client’s name.
1) ALPHA BANK – Branch # 121
Address: 1 Kolokotroni Street, Kifissia, Athens, GR-14562 (Tel. +30.210.8084780)
Bank Swift transfer code: CRBAGRAAXXX
EURO Account N. 121002320003514 (IBAN: GR98 0140.1210.1210.0232.0003.514)
USD Account N. 121015001000239 (IBAN: GR98 0140.1210.1210.1500.1000.239)
2) PIRAEUS BANK – Branch # 2030
Address: 252 Kifissias Avenue, Kifissia, Athens GR-14562 (Tel. +30.210.6234810)
Bank Swift transfer code: PIRBGRAA
EURO Account N. 5030-017885-841 (IBAN: GR48.0172.0300.0050.3001.7885.841)
USD Account N. 5030-017959-624 (IBAN: GR93.0172.0300.0050.3001.7959.624)
3) NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE – Branch # 120
Address: 59 El. Venizelou Street, Nea Erythraia, Athens GR-14671 (Tel. +30.210.6283051)
Bank Swift transfer code: ETHNGRAA
EURO Account N. 12044051451 (IBAN: GR57 0110 1200 0000 1204 4051 451)
USD Account N. 12030013267 (IBAN: GR28 0110 1202 0000 1203 0013 267)

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Friendly Service

By: charlie1

Reviewed on: 31 Oct 2013

We felt our guide Francisco was friendly and shared facts about Santorini and enjoyed the places he took us to see. However, he ended the tour 1/2 hour early and seemed anxious to drop us off at a place to eat lunch. I am not sure if there was not much needed to have a private guide in Santorini but we felt we could have enjoyed the island on our own or certainly not with a private guide for what the cost was.

Recommended

Disappointed with first tour guide, second tour guide was excellent.

By: chris/dorothy

Reviewed on: 25 May 2014

Wonderful

By: Vchase

Reviewed on: 03 Jun 2014

Everything about our recent trip to Greece was perfect!!!

Recommended

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By: Patlee

Reviewed on: 12 Nov 2014

Our tour of the city of Athens, the Acropolis and new Acropolis Museum was outstanding. Our guide was exceptional. We voted him one of the top 3 guides ever in our experience for his professionalism, knowledge and consideration for the needs of his clients. He clearly had a passion for his subject and was able to bring history alive for our group. We had visited Athens before the new Acropolis Museum was completed and were so glad we were able to return and see this magnificent museum.

Great service

By: Stevie&Kevin

Reviewed on: 26 Oct 2014

My husband and I got married in Greece and we're put in touch with Antonia and Kasi. Both women we're absolutely amazing and made our wedding perfect. Every detail and aspect was well though out and they both literally took care of everything so that 2 hours before the ceremony was when my fiancé and I started to get ready. These women were amazing and I owe my perfect ceremony to them!

Friendly Service

By: Midchester

Reviewed on: 07 Jul 2015

The transfers and tour were great. We were picked up on time and they were very friendly. However, we confirmed our ride to the airport and came to find out they had the wrong date booked. Had we not confirmed we would not have had a ride that morning. We would have liked a more detailed schedule as we were told from the airport we'd go right into our tour. We packed accordingly. However, we went to the hotel first to check-in, it was unclear about when the tour actually began as it started 2 hours later than what was on our documents. The Athens tour was very informative with our private guide. We would have liked a bit more time on our own to see the sites as it was a very tiring 4 hours. Our tour guide was great though and made sure we understood all history of Athens. Overall the tour was very informative and we had friendly guides who met our needs.

Great reliable service

By: Julie

Reviewed on: 25 May 2017

Greece A La Carte was with us through our whole trip. They picked us up from the airport and brought us to our hotel. The next day we had a guided tour of Athens and the Acropolis, dropping us off at Piraeus for our cruise. One week later, we were pick up at Piraeus and given a guided tour of Corinth, then delivered to our hotel. Finally, again driven back to the airport from our hotel. The courteous drivers were always on time and drove new, clean vans or taxis. The guides were very knowledgable, especially Kriton in Athens. We learned so much from him. Also the driver that day was very kind and gave us cold water bottles ever time we got in and out of the taxi. Thanks Greece A La Carte for your wonderful service!

very accommodating

By: luna

Reviewed on: 04 Jun 2018

Greece

By: tanya

Reviewed on: 14 Jul 2018

Tgey did a great job !! the tour guides were outstanding and all our tours were fun and interesting excellent quality drivers as well as the tour guides were very knowledgeable great with the children I would use them again thank you we had a wonderful time

Greece

By: Anna

Reviewed on: 03 Aug 2018

Europe 2018

By: Monica

Reviewed on: 27 Sep 2018

We absolutely loved our tour guide in Athens. Sophie was fantastic and having a private tour made it above and beyond. Even our driver, Dimitri, held the door open and had bottles of water for us (much needed). Sophie was extremely knowledgeable on everything. It's so nice to ask Dimitri or Sophie other questions we might have while in Athens.
Would recommend her.
Did not like guide in Santorini. I felt he looked very unprofessional to begin with. The driver was very professional. He should have been our tour guide. He actually lives on the island too. The guide, although knowledgeable, seemed somewhat cocky and sometimes made off color comments. He had a little attitude as well when I asked him certain things.

Finding our about Greece

By: Just John

Reviewed on: 26 Nov 2018

We saw everything we wanted to and our Guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We talked history, culture and politics with him and learned at great deal about ancient and modern Greece. Much fun.

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